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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,766.94, 271,537.10 and 111,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,766.94, 271,537.10 and 111,884 is: 154,399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,766.94 : 271,537.10 = 111,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,766.94/271,537.10 = 111,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,766.94x = 271,537.10 × 111,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,766.94x = 30,380,656,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,380,656,896.40/196,766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,399.19

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